Disease Vector Education Center Explained

Disease Vector Education Center
Coordinates:29.9025°N -81.4133°W
Established:March 26, 2024
Location:120 EOC Dr. St. Augustine, Florida 32092
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The Disease Vector Education Center is located in St. Augustine, Florida. It is commonly called the Mosquito Museum by locals[1] and is the first museum of its kind in the United States.[2]

It features an insect themed playground, a simulated helicopter, and resources to learn about malaria, dengue fever, West Nile virus, yellow fever, Zika virus, chikungunya, and lymphatic filariasis.[3]

The education center opened in 2024 and is operated by the Anastasia Mosquito Control District, which is a special district funded by the taxpayers of St. Johns County, Florida.[4] It cost $4.5 million to build and is 6,000 square feet.[5] The University of Florida and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services contributed resources to the center.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St. Augustine mosquito museum mixes education with fun and a whole lot of bugs . First Coast News . 29 March 2024 . April 10, 2024.
  2. Web site: Florida Is Getting a $4.5 Million Museum for...Mosquitoes? . Miami New Times . April 10, 2024.
  3. Web site: What's the buzz? Florida's newest attraction is a mosquito museum . gulflive.com . 28 March 2024 . April 10, 2024.
  4. Web site: Disease Vector Education Center . Anastasia Mosquito Control District – Disease Vector Education Center . April 10, 2024.
  5. Web site: What's the buzz? Florida's newest attraction is a mosquito museum . gulflive.com . 28 March 2024 . April 10, 2024.
  6. Web site: Now you can take the kids to the mosquito museum in St. Augustine . Jacksonville Today. 20 March 2024 . April 10, 2024.